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People who get regular, uninterrupted sleep do a better job sticking to their exercise and diet plans while trying to lose weight, according to new ... More

All adults can prevent declines in episodic memory with regular exercise. Researchers led by psychologists at the University of Pittsburgh investigated more than 1,279 studies, ... More

Morgan’s Wonderland – the San Antonio-based theme park which caters specifically to the disabled – has unveiled a revolutionary new technology for its guests in ... More

A new study published in this month’s issue of Sleep magazine suggests that women with irregular sleep cycles are more likely to have a higher ... More

A high fibre diet can substantially reduce the risk of colon cancer according to a study published in Nature Communications by Imperial College London and ... More

A series of recent studies have added credence to the notion that physical activity is far more effective than mental exercises, such as crosswords or ... More

A team of researchers from four US universities have found that moderate physical exercise can help improve spatial memory in older adults. Funded through the ... More

New research has revealed that walking at least 6 miles (9.7km) each week may help to protect brain size and enhance memory in later life. ... More

Regular exercise speeds learning and improves blood flow to the brain, according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh’s School ... More